Category Archives: Local News

Rain didn’t keep McLean County fair-goers away
The 2017 McLean County Fair had a strong turnout despite – at times – soggy conditions. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The 2017 McLean County Fair is history...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017

Amazon aims to inspire entrepreneurs at ISU
ISU alum Kristin Rae sells her apparel and luggage on Amazon. She’s telling her story on an educational video produced by Amazon to inspire other entrepreneurs. (Photo by WJBC’...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017

Glen Campbell’s death sheds spotlight on Alzheimer’s
Glen Campbell died Tuesday at age 81. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images)By Eric StockNORMAL – The death of legendary singer and songwriter Glen Campbell is putting the spotlight on Alzheimer...
Syndicated Author Aug 09, 2017

Drive for Life Act allows organ donor consent as young as 16
Gov. Rauner is joined by State Rep. Dan Brady and others in announcing the signing of the Drive for Life Act allowing organ donors to be as young as 16. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) By ...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017
Gilmore Dr. closed for street repairs
BLOOMINGTON – Gilmore Dr. at Morrisey Dr. is being closed immediately due to street repairs. Normal traffic will resume as soon as work is completed.
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017

US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Chenoa
U.S. Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue (center) talked with local ag officials during a visit to Evergreen FS in Chenoa on Monday. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsCHENOA – E...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017

Beaman loses appeal against Normal police officers
Alan Beaman was released from prison in 2008 after the Illinois Supreme Court reversed his murder conviction in the 1993 murder of Jennifer Lockmiller. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD –...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017

Illinois Route 10 in DeWitt County reopens following crash
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Clinton on Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department)By Eric StockCLINTON – A porti...
Syndicated Author Aug 08, 2017

St. Jude telethon, runs tops $10 million
Bloomington-Normal St. Jude runners raised $250,000 this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – The 40th annual St. Jude telethon Saturday raised $10.1 million for St. Jude Chi...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017

Franklin Avenue in Normal to close
(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Franklin Avenue between Church Street and Hovey Avenue will be closed Tuesday through Thursday.The road closure is for water main installation acros...
Syndicated Author Aug 07, 2017